New Year's Eve 2012-2013 in Maryland, Near Washington, DC

Looking for something fun to do for New Year's Eve in the Maryland suburbs? Here are some suggestions:

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New Year's Annapolis
Enjoy a family oriented, alcohol-free New Year’s celebration on the City Dock and along Main Street in Annapolis, Maryland. Annapolis Children's Museum returns this year with their “Awesome Children's Fun Time” starting the day at 3 p.m. Be sure to stay for the 7:30 p.m. fireworks. The celebration continues with "Dancing Under the Stars" when the Big Band sounds begin at 8 p.m. and lead to a countdown to the New Year and midnight fireworks.

Maryland Live! Casino
Dine in style on an award-winning menu, rock out at an all-inclusive bash at Rams Head Center Stage and celebrate the New Year in different exotic locales with themed entertainment and prize drawings from Moscow to Athens, Paris, London, and a grand finale in New Orleans. Countdown to Midnight from New York City with party favors and a champagne toast.

The Fillmore Silver Spring
Attend a concert with The Roots, a Grammy Award winning hip hop/neo soul band, at 8 p.m. Enjoy the region's newest live concert venue, located in downtown Silver Spring, Maryland.

Midnight at 7 at a Symphony of Lights
Columbia, Maryland. The popular Christmas light display is offering a family fun New Year's eve celebration with a walk through the lights, entertainment, dancing and fireworks.

New Year’s Eve at Brookside Gardens
Celebrate the new year with an evening filled with lights, music, crafts, give-a-ways and memories. Open until 10 p.m.

Big Night DC
The DC Area's Largest New Year's Eve Extravaganza. Gaylord National Resort and Conference Center, National Harbor, Maryland. Ten themed party areas encompassing the ballroom complex of the resort. Mardi Gras, Vegas Casino Lounge, ShamrockFest Stage, Retro - Best of 70's, 80's & 90's dance tunes, Electronica Club, Hip Hop Club Room, Karoake Zone, VIP Lounges, open bar and more.

New Year's Eve Swing Dance at Glen Echo Park
7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, Maryland. (301) 634-2222. Swing in the New Year with Mitch Woods & His Rocket 88’s and Daryl Davis, 8 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. There will be party favors, dessert, and a sparkling cider midnight toast. Ring in the New Year in a family-friendly, alcohol-free, smoke-free environment.

New Year’s Eve at Rams Head On Stage
33 West Street, Annapolis, Maryland. (410) 268-4545. Featuring The Return: Beatles Tribute. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Tickets to the show include appetizers, a gourmet buffet dinner, dessert, and a bubbly champagne toast at the stroke of midnight.